Author: Pia Orense

A holistic approach to caregiving
Nearly five million people across California support family, spouses, and friends with the care needed to...

Second set of eyes for care team
The signs were there, but caregiver Levon Wortham was in the dark about what to do. ...

CNA apprenticeships offer career pathways
The Center for Caregiver Advancement, in partnership with EmpRes and SEIU Local 2015, has launched the...

Breaking down language barriers
When Byeoung Dutt has questions for her care recipient’s doctor, she first turns to Google Translate...

Turning experience into a lasting legacy
CCA board member Joyce Hayashi knows full well the struggles that long-term care workers face every...

Finding creative ways to give care
Watching one of the people she cares for show signs of dementia breaks Lynda Jackson’s heart...

Persevering despite the pandemic
Juggling two jobs and school pays off for a nursing home worker Starting a new career...

Climate-disaster training for caregivers
Training caregivers to be first responders in climate-related disasters will play a critical role in protecting...
Making Daily Life Easier
In the world of caregiving, being able to properly help seniors and people with disabilities with...

Home Care Integration Training Project Brief
In 2012, the Center for Caregiver Advancement (then known as the California Long-Term Care Education Center)...